An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Client on Sitting

question 7

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a client on sitting balance at the edge of the bed. After a couple of seconds, the client begins to fall to the side without reaching her arm out to catch herself, resulting in the OT practitioner catching her and helping the client to regain balance. Which reaction is the client most likely missing?

• A) Balance
• B) Equilibrium
• C) Righting
• D) Protective

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

The specialized tissue in plants that is involved in the transport of water and nutrients; it includes xylem and phloem.

Inhibited Growth

A reduction in the normal rate of cellular or organismal growth, often caused by environmental factors or genetic conditions.

Apical Meristem

A growth region in plants located at the tips of roots and shoots where cells divide, leading to growth.

Vascular Cambium

In plants, lateral meristem that produces secondary phloem and secondary xylem.